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    Black Raspberry

    Scientific Name: Rubus occidentalis

    Plant type

    shrub, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 7'-10'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

    Black Raspberry plant details

    Black Raspberry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Black Raspberry

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 7 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow, edible

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Black Raspberry

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the best sources of antioxidants around! The fruit tastes great whether eaten fresh, frozen or made into jelly or preserves.

    By: Maples N More Nursery

    Gardening facts about Black Raspberry plant

    How to Grow Black Raspberry

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Rubus lineatus

    aka Bramble, Silky-leaved Berry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Rubus lineatus foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Rubus 'Benenden'

    aka Rubus tridel 'Benenden', Flowering Bramble

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-6'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Rubus 'Benenden' flower by Achilles
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    Golden Raspberry

    Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus 'Aureus'

    aka Raspberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Golden Raspberry foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Rubus parvifolius 'Ogon'

    aka Ogon Japanese Raspberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Rubus parvifolius 'Ogon' by plant lust
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    Rubus rolfei 'Sonya's Parasol'

    aka Rubus pentalobus 'Sonya's Parasol', Sonya's Parasol Variegated Creeping Raspberry

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Rubus rolfei 'Sonya's Parasol' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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